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Name: Dark Horses
Author: Susan Mihalic

Dark Horses, a work of literary fiction by Susan Mihalic, centers on the lives of adolescent girls navigating dysfunctional family dynamics. The story highlights the fraught relationships between fathers and daughters while exploring themes of survival, resilience, and the long‑term impact of sexual abuse.

First publish date: 2021

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Susan Mihalic

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